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Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

Approved Abbreviation: MICTAdv

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3698.4

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 063545A

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is Autumn 2018 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

For Commencement Year Spring 2017, please refer to: 3698.3 Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

For Commencement Year Autumn 2017, please refer to: 3698.2 Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

For Commencement Year 2015 and 2016, please refer to: 3698.1 Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

Master of Information and Communications Technology - Advanced (MICT-Adv) course is for students seeking to progress their knowledge in ICT discipline. This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge in a range of theories and state-of-the-art developments in ICT. Students will be required to complete a work experience component and a specialisation, in addition to a number of core and elective units. The course aims to develop students with knowledge and skills required in problem solving and research practice and provide opportunities to apply those skills and knowledge in a professional and ethical framework to develop themselves as lifelong learners.

Study Mode
Two and a half years full-time or two years full time depending upon entry qualifications (see Pathways listed under Course Structure below) or the equivalent part-time.

Accreditation
The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) is accredited at Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society.

Admission

Minimum admission requirements to this course are:

An undergraduate degree or Masters degree in any discipline.

Additional Information

This course has three Pathways (A, B and C) that vary in length and structure based on previous study and work experience.

Pathway A - Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Pathway B - Applicants must have successfully completed an Honours or Master degree in any discipline.

Pathway C - Applicants must have successfully completed an Australian Computer Society accredited (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in Information and Communication Technologies, Computing or Information Systems

An undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in ICT.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

The course length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and level, and work experience.

Students are categorised into three Pathways based on their previous study background and work experience as indicated below and course structure and length is set accordingly. See individual links for detailed course structure.

Pathway A - Two and a half years

Students who have been admitted with non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelor Qualifications are eligible to complete the two and a half year Pathway below.

A3037

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway A - 2.5 years

Pathway B - Two years

Students who have been admitted with non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelors Honours or Masters Qualifications are eligible to complete the two year Pathway below.

A3038

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway B - 2 year program

Pathway C - Two years

Students who have been admitted with Computing, ICT or Information Systems with Bachelor or with Bachelor Honours or Masters Qualifications are eligible to complete the two year Pathway below.

A3039

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway C - 2 years

Additional Completion Requirements

Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum unit to receive recognition for WIL.

301047

ICT Practicum

Students must also complete one of the listed Specialisations below.

ST3064

Artificial Intelligence

From 2021, ST3064 will be replaced by ST3081 Artificial Intelligence

ST3081

Artificial Intelligence

ST3065

Cybersecurity

ST3053

Data Analytics